Sandbags available Thursday, Aug 22 & Friday, Aug 23 in Sarasota County
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
Sarasota County
Due to the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast for heavy rain, self-service sandbags will be offered to Sarasota County residents today, Aug. 22, 3-7 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 23, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., at the following locations. Bags and sand will be provided while supplies last. . Individuals are asked to bring their own shovels. There is a limit of 10 sandbags per vehicle.
Sarasota County staff are out in the community today checking areas that are prone to flooding. The county continues to coordinate with municipalities and the National Weather Service to receive updates on expected weather in our area.